Imagine Bella

By Bryah Kelly

Imagine Bella was a busy place this fall. The school held a fall festival where students wore their costumes, played games, entered the carved pumpkin raffle, ate pizza, and dared to enter the Haunted House! Students prepared for student led conferences which you can read more about in another article in this issue. On the 31st, the annual Imagine Bella Costume parade was held in the afternoon. Thank you to all the families that made this event possible by donating candy or volunteering during the parade. Students, staff, parents, and other volunteers wore their costumes and helped pass out candy in one of our most popular school traditions. We can't wait until next October! 

The staff and students of Imagine Bella participated in their annual non-perishable food drive. Classroom created graphs for their door to track progress in collecting items and there was a large graph on display in the main hallway for families to see as they entered the building. The school exceeded the cans collected last year. Also, they passed the goal of 300 non-perishable items with collecting over 500 items! The graph in the main entrance needed a whole new page added on to chart all the items collected. Way to go Imagine Bella Dragons!

Imagine Bella students prepared for student led conferences about their first quarter report cards. Students had the opportunity to share a portfolio of work samples that demonstrated their strengths and areas for improvement. Students reflected on each piece and explained why it was selected. Additionally, students shared with their parents their academic and behavior goals for next quarter. 

Friday clubs have started at Imagine Bella and there is a new team of student journalists getting ready for the next issue of the Observer. Student journalists write articles and deliver the newspapers to classrooms in the school. There are some student articles in this issue too!

Students are earning tickets in their classrooms for the pumpkin raffle. The pumpkins are decorated by teachers and we can't wait to see who the winners will be!

November 1st- Picture Retake day

By Anthony Smith- 3rd Grade

By Amira L. Zangare- 4th Grade

The PTO successfully completed its first fundraiser in September with a Krispy Kreme Doughnut sale. Contact the school for more information how you can be part of the PTO this year!

Thank you to the fathers, grandfathers, uncles, friends, and male role models that particpated in Greater Cleveland's Fathers Walk on Thursday, September 22, 2016. Imagine Bella appreciates your dedication to our students and your children. So glad to see so many of you in the building.

Imagine Bella celebrates staff members for showing Imagine Shared Values of Integrity, Justice, and Fun. This month we are shouting out Mrs. Letitia Jackson in the Front Office, Mrs. Hall in First Grade, and Mrs. Heston the Art Teacher. Thank you so much for all you do to help our students and the Imagine Bella team each day!

October 14th, 2016 - No School for Students - Staff Professional Development Day

Imagine Bella held it's annual meet and greet night before the first day for Kindergarten. Families walked in on the red carpet as our own Dean of Students Mr. Gamble greeted them as the DJ. Check out these red carpet photos from meet and greet and the first week of school!

Imagine Bella was recognized at Imagine Schools Heartland Region Summer Forum with the following awards Academic Growth top performer, A+ Excellence Award for Shared Values, and Runner-up for School of the Year in Academic Growth. 

Have you met our newest friends? Stop by Mrs. Karlovec's room in 206 or Mr. Musarra's room in 302 to see the newest members of the Imagine Bella Family! Want to know more? Just ask the 2nd and 3rd graders and they will be glad to tell you.

Upcoming Dates

August 16th, 2016- Meet and Greet Night- Come find your teacher and classroom!

Imagine Bella Academy of Excellence is enrolling students for Kindergarten that turn 5 by September 30th. If your 4 year old will turn 5 by December 31st, they may be eligible for our “Early K” admission process. Students will be tested on letter identification and first sound fluency.  Students are also observed for other Kindergarten skills like counting and writing their name. Testing is scheduled for August 12th at 1pm. Call today to make an appointment! 216-481-1500.

Imagine Bella Academy ended the year with another day of fun in the sun! Check out some photos of the busy day.

All Imagine Bella students have summer assignments due back at the beginning of the school year. Students still have access to online programs: Lexia, Waggle, Study Island, and IXL. Report cards, summer work, school calendar, and school supply list are all available for pick-up. Summer office hours are 9-3 Monday-Friday. Call us at 216-481-1500

The 6th graders from Imagine Bella Academy were ushered into Normandy Catering Party Center on the evening of May 26th while parents waited in the lounge area. The students posed for quick photos with friends and quickly rehearsed the ceremony while adjusting their caps and gowns. The packed audience celebrated the 6th graders promotion with heartfelt speeches from their teachers and the Dean of Students. The evening ended with a reception and slideshow of photographs submitted by family members. Wishing the best for the 6th grade class as they continue their educational journey.  Imagine Bella is so proud of you!

Students, staff, and family members gathered outside to cheer on the Kindergarteners of Imagine Bella Academy. The Kindergarten students were treated to a special picnic at Neff Park which included snow cones, face painting, and a bounce house. Can’t wait to see these students shine in first grade next year!

By Samuel Henderson

By Kevin Romine

By Gavin Talley

Field Day

Assistant Principal Mrs. Jessica Gamble

Fifth grade girls wanted to share about their dance team from middle school enrichment.

Family Health Nite was held on Thursday, April 21st from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at Imagine Bella! Families participated in health exercises and activities, smoothie samples, fruit, veggies, and completed the online Parent Survey!

Interview with Mr. Musarra 

Q: Are you a fan of the Cavs?

A: Yes

Q: When were you born?

A: March 6th

Q: What do you do when you are at home?

A: Listen to music

Q: Where did you go to school?

A: Cleveland Heights 

Q: What is you favorite activity?

A: Playing drums

Q: How old are you?

A: 59 years and 355 days old (at time of interview)

Thank you to the families and friends that donated money to Imagine Bella Academy's Go Fund Me Campaign! Imagine Bella raised the funds needed to outfit the dance studio with mirrors! Mr. Ford and the students are so excited to continue their choreography journey with these beautiful mirrors! Thank you again! ‪

Congratulations to the students that were honored for their writing in the Character Essay Contest

Imagine Bella students in Grades 3-6 will be administered Ohio State Tests (AIR tests) during the month of April. As technology is integral for College and Career readiness, the majority of assessments are given on the computer. Additional practice resources are available to Imagine Bella students at the websites below.

Congratulations to Rock Star Teachers for this Month!